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Will a small tear on knee miniscus heal?
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Possibly: It depends on the size of the tear, the type of tear and the location of the tear relative to the blood supply to the meniscus. Your orthopaedic surgeon should be able to give you an idea of the chances of it healing.
Answered 3/15/2013
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